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The American Secretary of State begins a two-day visit to Israel today, coming after Israel鈥檚 attack on Hamas in Qatar last week. Marco Rubio has made clear Washington鈥檚 disquiet over the Israeli action and says he wants to assess its impact on efforts to free the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. But Mr Rubio is also expected to show strong support for the Israeli Prime Minister.

Also in the programme: Ethiopia鈥檚 controversial new dam project; and a major march in London.

Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Lauren Frayer, UK correspondent for National Public Radio in the US, and Oliver McTernan, director of the UK-based charity, Forward Thinking, which works on conflict prevention and conflict resolution.

(Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media, before departing for Israel at Joint Base Andrews. CREDIT: REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool)